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Shells, possibly worked
Object Number 977-32-20/N10018.1
Display Title Shells, possibly worked
Descriptions
Object Description Organic shell faunal remains
Inventory Description Shells, possibly worked
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Classic period
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Cv-20
Intrasite Level 5, burial 14a, 1-297
Additional Geographic Terms Copan Valley
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 1.1 × 0.7 × 0.5 cm (7/16 × 1/4 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2

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